The new products utilize gallium nitride-on-silicon (GaN-on-Si) process
technology and a new process technology that fabricates the elements of
a packaged LED on an 8-inch silicon wafer. The LEDs are the industry's
smallest in sub-watt class (1/4-1/2W) white LEDs[2], with a
package size of just 0.65 x 0.65mm, but they achieve a luminous efficacy
of 130lm/W[3] and superior heat dissipation. Using the new
white LEDs makes it possible to achieve a narrow beam in small-size
lighting equipments and can contribute to innovation in lighting design.

The new white LEDs will be showcased at "Light+Building", a trade fair
for lighting and architecture in Frankfurt, Germany from March 30 to
April 4.

Information in this document, including product prices and
specifications, content of services and contact information, is current
on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior
notice.

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storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure
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